Even as overall baggage fees have increased, some of the nation’s biggest airlines aren’t collecting as much as they did a …
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One Airline That Stubbornly Refuses to Pile on the Fees (For Now)
Most airlines view fees for baggage and ticket changes as easy, highly lucrative revenue streams. Southwest Airlines views them quite differently: If it added baggage fees on par with other carriers, Southwest says it would lose …
Flight Prices to Get Personal? Airfares Could Vary Depending on Who Is Traveling
Travelers are annoyed by the very real possibility that they’ll sit down on a plane next to someone who paid much less for the same flight. Potential changes to how flights are priced in the future could be even more annoying.
Flying Overseas? Your Suitcase May Need Its Own $100 Ticket
Planning a long trip to Europe this summer? Then prepare to pack light — or pay up. United Airlines has hiked its fee for a second checked bag on international flights to triple-digits.
Airline Already Collecting the Most Passenger Fees Wants $1 Billion More of Them Annually
In 2011, no U.S. airline pulled in more revenues from fees than Delta. The airline collected an industry-leading $767 million in reservation cancellation and change fees, and another $863 million in baggage fees. Delta isn’t …
Why Edgy Marketing Puts Marketers on Edge
It all came down to a not-so-innocent nativity scene. Last week, Delta Airlines pulled ads from the Daily Show after the Catholic League complained about an image of a naked women with a manger between her legs.
Delta Appeared to Overcharge Frequent Flyers for Weeks – Was That Legal?
If you’re a Delta frequent flyer, you may have been paying more on the company’s airfares than those who have not officially declared their loyalty to the airline.
Airlines’ Same Old Story: More Fees, Higher Fares, Fewer Perks, Tougher Restrictions
Last summer, travelers griped about the onslaught of airlines fees—for early boarding, seat assignments, checked and carry-on baggage, and on and on—that could easily wind up adding 50% to the price of a flight. The summer …
Why the American Airlines Bankruptcy Won’t Affect Your Holiday Travel
Just weeks before one of the busiest travel times of the year, American Airlines’ parent company filed for bankruptcy protection. But don’t worry: Your plans to head home for the holidays aren’t likely to be interrupted.
FAA Shutdown Creates a Mess for Airlines, IRS and Travelers
It’s a Deal: Flights on Delta Airlines from $39
Delta flights between Atlanta and dozens of U.S. cities are on sale for $39 to $149 each way. Travel must be completed by December 16, and tickets must be purchased by August 25. More details here.
